Forsyth's 'Flying Saucer House' Gets A Demolition Reprieve

CUMMING, GA — A unique home in Forsyth County that was destined for the demolition ball has gotten a second chance.

County commissioners, who had earlier voted to demolish The Barker House on Sawnee Mountain, reversed tracks on Tuesday, giving the family that sold the home to the county six months to come up with another plan.

WXIA-TV reports the reversal on what's known locally as The Flying Saucer House.

The family of architect Jim Barker sold the one-of-a-kind structure, and surrounding property, to the county for $1.8 million in 2003.

The idea was that the saucer-shaped building would be used for administrative offices or some other public use. But nothing was every done with the building and it fell into disrepair, making it unusable, county officials said.

To read WXIA's report, click here.

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